Man, Sorry to hear of all the bad luck. :( I bought a Clarki from them, but he got a swim bladder infection and died about 6 months after purchase. If you haven't been in awhile, it might be worth a try again. I need to go to AS&S sometime as it has been about 5 years since I last stepped foot in there. I have had decent luck with mail order, but it makes me nervous since it is such a PITA to send a DOA back and get a replacement.

Off the subject, you should see the Acro I got from you, it is really getting some purple tips. I think it is going to color up totally. Also, have you heard of Jim Norris? He is a clam guy in Austin (Roundrock actually/just North of Austin) with really nice stuff. Anyways, I was thinking about going up there next Saturday to get some DT's and maybe a clam :-D if you want to go? Maybe we could check out Tim's place on the way back?